This May 21, 2013, photo provided by the National Park Service shows wildlife biologist Terry Hines standing next to a massive scar on an old growth redwood tree in the Redwood National and State Parks near Klamath, Calif., where poachers have cut off a burl to sell for decorative wood. The park recently took the unusual step of closing at night a 10-mile road through a section of the park to deter thieves.Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
- NO RUSSIAN WITHDRAWAL SEEN
Analysts say Putin is likely to keep his troops in Ukraine’s Crimea Peninsula indefinitely.
- WHO’S CONTINUING FAMILY POLITICAL DYNASTY
George P. Bush, the son of ex-Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, launches his public career by easily winning the GOP nomination for the little-known but powerful post of Texas land commissioner.
- CRITICS TAKE AIM AT OBAMA’S BUDGET
Anti-deficit groups are especially displeased by the president’s $3.9 trillion spending plan.
- WHY CHAVEZ’S LEGACY IS IN DOUBT
A year after the Venezuelan strongman’s death, his socialist project has been crippled by food shortages, high inflation and weeks of protests.